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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Courses Scheduled for 2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 2, 2012 Contact: Sarah Miller, Emergency Preparedness Manager AUBURN, Wash. – January 2, 2012 - The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council and the Valley Regional Fire Authority, will offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training courses to area residents. There will be four classes offered in 2012. Dates and times are listed below:
*This class will have two Saturday drills on May 12 and June 9 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. **This class will have two Saturday drills on October 27 and November 17 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Class members will be required to provide some basic equipment, such as sturdy shoes or boots and work gloves. Other necessary supplies and equipment will be provided. A complete list of required equipment will be provided upon registration. Pre-registration is required for all courses and space is limited. There is no fee for the course. For more information, or to register, please call 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov. Applications may also be downloaded from the City's website. ABOUT CERT TRAINING CERT training is comprised of 20+ hours of classroom education and hands-on practice in topics including disaster preparedness, emergency management, fire safety / suppression, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster communication, disaster psychology, and all-hazards identification and awareness. Graduates have the opportunity to become registered emergency workers with their respective cities and the State of Washington, allowing them to aid in local and regional disasters. Graduates also have the opportunity to participate in local and regional continuing education activities, including training and field exercises. Courses are taught by fire department staff, emergency management personnel, and other subject matter experts from throughout the area. # # # City of Auburn Emergency Management |
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